Page 20 - Boca Club News - June '22

Page 20, Boca Club News

Nature & Pets

The Environmental Enthusiast: Plan Today

By Tina K. VaLant. Remember Dr. An elderly lady went to assisted living, out of state. Her The conditions and property were horrific, yet the dogs
Dolittle, the man who was able to sweet Maine coon cat lived in their vacant apartment for were accepting of human interaction. Why was their future
converse with all the animals? Boca weeks. The family member procrastinated the surrender, welfare unaddressed/planned while the owner was alive?
Raton’s Tina VaLant, who was named even though he could not keep the cat. I begged him to Love your pet? Plan today.
Palm Beach County “Animal Friend please not wait until the last minute, as I had work and Saw a post online about a collie needing to be rehomed.
of the Year,” doesn’t claim that ability, travel plans. The night before the condo was closing, he Responded with an offer to meet and help. The mom was
but she does relate remarkably well allowed me to finally meet, evaluate and photograph her. I terminally ill, dad lost his job, and they were moving out of
to flora and fauna. An avid rescuer asked to take her, along with her familiar litter box, toys, state, in with family. The collie was surrendered to me. I got
(known for her beloved Australian food and a towel from the house. He would not allow me. him cleaned up, updated and fostered him until I found the
shepherds), she serves as a foster home to surrendered pets, We made an appointment for the next morning at 10 a.m. perfect home. None of this family’s situation was planned,
volunteers with numerous organizations and assists wildlife. I arrived a little early to an empty condo, with the door but they made sure their dog was taken care of. Love your
She raises/releases ten species of native butterflies, for over open. Withholding my anger and tears, I focused on the pet? Plan today.
20 years. Recently she garnered worldwide attention with an cat. I tracked her down at the local vet, where he dumped Mature adults have shared that they were blatantly
unexpected animal adventure: reCRABilitation of HERbert, a her with one can of food. He disappeared and left a $160 turned away by shelters/rescue groups. If you’re not an
limbless blue land crab. For over four decades, Tina’s award- balance. While I was extremely grateful that he didn’t just active walker with tons of patience, opt for a dog at least
winning company, Extraordinary Photography, captures let her loose on the street, this created unnecessary stress on three years old. Fill out the application and let the rescue
portraits, pets, weddings, and events. She will answer the cat and aggravation for me. Her owner loved and cared match you with a pet that will coincide with your lifestyle
questions at TinaValant.com or (561) 945-6363. for her for nine years. Do not assume your family will do and activity level. Mention that you will have a written (and
If addressing this sensitive subject saves one beloved pet the right thing. Love your pet? Plan today. agreed to) plan in place should you exit prior to your pet.
from going to the shelter, which may result in another being A 22-year-old woman left for work. Her ten-year old- Perhaps it is the selfish fear of facing our own
euthanized for lack of space, I’ll risk briefly hurting your sheltie enjoyed the regular routine of their morning walk. immortality. Fact: our physical bodies will suddenly or (God
feelings. Love your pet? Plan today. She left the radio on for him, and told him she loved him. willing) eventually expire. The sooner we accept that, we
For our pets, life is good. They have a home, family, She never returned, having been the victim of a fatal can plan for our loved ones (human, furry, finned, feathered
food, water and some toys. The loving kindness shared with automobile accident. Her distraught family arrived, cleared or scaly) and gain huge peace of mind. Spare your pet the
caretakers and regular routine gives them great confidence. her apartment and dropped him at the shelter. They were full. trauma of losing its family, home and possibly its life. Have
They feel so loved. That can all change, unexpectedly. I got the call, bailed him out and brought him home. None the talk. Who goes where, location of vet records, financial
of us (especially in our 20s) ever plan to be removed from accommodations, care plan, etc. Arrive at a written, signed
our lives—but accidents, illness and life changes happen. agreement with your family, friend, or neighbor, and your
Film Review: from page 19 Love your pet? Plan today. vet and attorney. Ensure your pets have the best possible
A rescue-friend was contacted to help a man whose outcome if your tomorrow never comes. Love your pet?
And now to The Dig, mother had passed away after a long illness. Neighbors Plan today.
which was released in 2021. confirmed that her several small dogs had always been loved
In mid-1939, just as and well taken care of–until the owner was hospitalized. Extraordinary Photography by Tina K. VaLant
England was beginning to
feel the heat of impending
war, a woman named
Edith Pretty—who lived
alone with her young son,
Robert, on a large property
in Suffolk, England, after
having devoted years to
caring for an ailing father—
decided to satisfy her
curiosity about what might lie beneath the large, low
earthen mounds that dotted her land. She contacted a local
excavator/archeologist, Basil Brown—a simple, hard-
working man connected to the Ipswich Museum—and
hired him to dig at those mounds in the hope that there
might be some value in doing so.
This film’s director, Simon Stone, made superb choices Through no fault of his own, this collie was in peril. His family This Maine coon was dumped at the vet, even though there
in casting Carey Mulligan as Edith Pretty and Ralph Fiennes was faced with many unplanned tragedies. was a rescue commitment in place.
as Basil Brown for the lead roles in this true story of what
the British Museum describes as “one of the most important
At first we see Basil, with the help of just a few locals, Is That Bloat Or Am I Getting Fat?
archeological discoveries in the history of the world.”

working and sweating—alternately digging and scraping
on his hands and knees—for months, in the hot sun, and By Beth Meirav, CSP 1. Eat smaller meals - You should be eating just
then in rainstorms that require him to scramble for tarps Is your belly hard and until satisfied and not the least bit full.
to cover areas weakened from flooding or damaging what distended? Does it talk to 2. No carbonated beverages - you are just
he eventually discovers.
For discover he does indeed: the skeleton of an you (I mean with gurgling pumping more air into your body with those sodas.
88-foot-long Anglo-Saxon ship that dates from the 6th sounds not an actual 3. No fake sugars - sugar replacements such as xylitol
or 7th Century! An important find that changes the entire conversation - hopefully)? have been known to lead to gas, bloating and diarrhea.
belief system that was prevalent about the nature of the Do you have gas coming 4. Chew your food more - begin the digestive
English people’s ancestors, who had been thought to be out of either or both ends? process in your mouth. Chew slowly and mindfully.
violent marauders until a treasure of jewelry and other Perhaps even belly pain? 5. Use less salt - switch to fresh herbs so you retain
gold artworks from this discovery showed them to have
true cultural instincts. less water. I love cilantro!
When news of the discovery reaches the public, the The cause of bloating can range from drinking 6. Test for Food Sensitivities - I do this test in my
British Museum’s famous archeologist, Charles Phillips carbonated beverages and chewing gum to more office. It’s a simple blood test (your finger) and it
(the ever effective Ken Stott), arrives with his own large of a medical reason such as Inflammatory Bowel can have extremely impactful results. Something
official crew and insists on taking over, claiming that this Disease, Celiac or Crohn’s Disease. Of course, you are eating may be causing it. Let’s do some
is too important a project for someone like Basil Brown there are so many reasons in between. quick detective work and nip it in the bud!
and that everything found on the site should belong to the
British Museum because of its historic significance. Basil
Brown argues instead that the treasure found on Edith Bloating is so uncomfortable. Your clothes become If you need some help or would like someone to hold
Pretty’s property belongs to her. instantly tight. I had a child (friend of my daughter) you accountable (in a kind and caring manner),
But this film is about more than just an archeological ask me once if I was pregnant. Let’s just say I could then give me a call/text 917-640-8001. I can guide
discovery. With the arrival of the newcomers we become have handled that better. you through the process of getting healthy and
aware of new loves, failed marriages, tested loyalties and feeling like yourself again. At Sadkhin Therapy
a range of emotions—all presented in outstandingly acted,
understated performances by the entire cast. I do have a few tips for you to help fight off the we use acupressure balls (it’s patented!) to control
The result is that, with Dancing on Glass and The Dig, insta-bloat so you don’t need to jump to an elastic hunger and flush out the visceral belly fat that’s
you will have two film experiences that could not be more waistband (you know how I feel about those). causing you harm. Get healthy today!
different in mood—one intense, one understated—yet
similar in one respect: I believe both will stay long in
your memory. Paid Advertisement